The Vice President for Administration and Business (VP-AB) maintains strategic oversight of the administrative resources and operations of the University to ensure effective delivery of services in support of the academic, teaching, and research activities, and achievement of the sustainability goals of the University. The VP-AB is also responsible for planning and managing the University's branding efforts to boost its local and international visibility and reputation. 

The wide spectrum of responsibilities of the VP-AB includes (but not limited to) the planning and management of human resources, budget and finance management, facilities procurement strategies, operations and control, campus services, health and safety management, and advancing sustainability, diversity and equal opportunities, digital strategy and information technology services / systems, and brand marketing. In this regard, the VP-AB directly oversees the operation of 9 administration and business units, namely:  

     Brand Strategy Unit;
     Campus Services Office;
     Diversity and Equal Opportunities Unit;
     Finance Office;
     Health, Safety and Environment Office;
     Human Resources Office;
     Information Technology Services Office;
     Purchasing Office; and 
     Sustainability/Net-Zero Office.

As a key senior member of the University management, the VP-AB also serves on a range of committees, in the capacity as chairman or as member.